August 12, 2009

We've never taken this many trips in one summer EVER. I could easily get used to this.

Our Friday train leaves the Grand Rapids station at 6am and we arrive at Union Station in Chicago a mere four hours later.

One of the biggest reasons for traveling to Chicago is to visit the Harry Potter Exhibit at the Museum of of Science & Industry.

My husband is a HUGE fan of the books and movies. His Halloween costume has frequently been a character from the books. Doesn't he make a handsome Hagrid?

We're traveling with another family who is equally excited about the Harry Potter exhibit. For the last five years, Scott and my husband have been reading the Harry Potter series out loud during their lunch hour at their elementary school. Aren't they coolest guys!! They've even been known to dress in costume. Talk about dedication.

Although we used to frequently drive to Chicago to visit our friends, we haven't been back to the windy city since Josie came home. I think she's really going to enjoy riding (let's be honest...running around) the train.

Have fun - we take the South Shore from Michigan City to Chicago all the time - can't beat it - $7 one way and on the weekends kids are free! We are hoping to go to the American Girl store in September for Maddie's birthday.

About me...

In 2008, we traveled to China to adopt a toddler who needed

heart surgery for Tetralogy of Fallot and hand surgery to remove an extra thumb. I'm always happy to share our experience with SN adoption. When I'm not at work, you might find me at an thrift/antique store or estate sale. I also love to sneak in a craft project and decorate our multiple dollhouses with my girls.

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About Me

In 2008, we went to the Jiangxi Province to adopt a little girl who needed open-heart surgery for Tetralogy of Fallot and hand surgery to remove an extra thumb. I'm always happy to share our experience with a SN adoption with others.
When I'm home from work, I love to sneak in a weekly craft project or a trip to my favorite antique/thrift stores. Come play with me!